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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.30, 390.04 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.30, 390.04 and 168.80 is: 252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.30 : 390.04 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.30/390.04 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.30x = 390.04 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.30x = 65,838.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,838.75/260.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.93

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